Seize the day at a luxury home in front of the gulf - Great Escape to Dauphin Is

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A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A beachfront property with a house and a beach view.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a large plant, and a TV in the background.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a television, and a chandelier.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a water body.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dauphin Island Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Dauphin Island, AL
  • Place, Dauphin Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, East End Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1st Floor NE Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1st Floor North Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1st Floor SE Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2nd Floor NE Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor NW Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

2nd Floor SE Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

1st Floor Common Bath

2nd Floor Common Bath

2nd Floor NE Bathroom

2nd Floor SE Bathroom

SE Master Bath

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Dauphin Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Audubon Place, a neighbourhood in Dauphin Island. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Fort Morgan, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Morgan Beach and Mobile Bay. Windsurfing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Map
Dauphin Island, AL

What's nearby

  • Dauphin Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • East End Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Isle Dauphine Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Dauphin Island Public Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Islanders Restaurant And Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chevron - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Island Rainbow - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seize the day at a luxury home in front of the gulf - Great Escape to Dauphin Is pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Seize the day at a luxury home in front of the gulf - Great Escape to Dauphin Is?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seize the day at a luxury home in front of the gulf - Great Escape to Dauphin Is on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$3,501, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Seize the day at a luxury home in front of the gulf - Great Escape to Dauphin Is?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Seize the day at a luxury home in front of the gulf - Great Escape to Dauphin Is?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seize the day at a luxury home in front of the gulf - Great Escape to Dauphin Is located?

Located in Audubon Place, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dauphin Island Beaches, East End Beach and Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium and Fort Gaines are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and all of the space needed for kids and adults. Easy access to beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thanks for sharing your experience! We’re grateful you stayed with us, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall a wonderful place to stay. Only a suggestion, but if you have a large amount of guests there should probably be more towels available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re happy you were with us and look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had plenty of room for the whole family. The kitchen facilities made it easy for us to prepare meals and we were able to check-in early.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We had a wonderful time during our stay! The house was great and the neighborhood felt so secluded. Short walk the beach. Loved the laid back feel of Dauphin Island.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thank you for a wonderful review and for allowing us to host your family~DIBR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Get Away

This house was the perfect little get away spot for our family! The location was perfect!! The beach wasn’t crowded and just a short walk from the house so it made for a very care free experience. We loved every minute of it!
View from the front porch
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Clean well kept up house. Six bedrooms and 5 bathrooms that worked out great for a group of older men down there to fish.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location was amazing! Beautiful views and steps from the beach. We used the grill, but only one side of burners worked, so it took a bit longer to cook that night, but other than that everything was as described and in working order. I loved that it is in a gated community and felt safe and secure.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the house and location. We're sorry about the grill issue and have already ordered a replacement. We appreciate your understanding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Our family had a “Great Escape” for 7 fun-filled days at Dauphin Island, Alabama. For years we’ve enjoyed vacation time in Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, but decided to try something new. We couldn’t have been happier with this vacation home! The location was perfect! We hope to be able to rent this property again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
We hope you do rent it again. Thank you for the wonderful review~DIBR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful! Two rooms have very noisy fans which was a little difficult at night. The BBQ grill is rusted out and really a danger. The house, its location and upkeep are great. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We've replaced the grill and fixed the noisy fans. We hope to welcome you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home - great location, plenty of space for the whole family, easy access to the beach. The house is well decorated with nearly everything you'll need for the stay (kitchen has basics but missing some items like a cutting board - we left one there for the next guest). The downstairs beach shower is a game changer for little kids not getting sand all over the house every day. Neighborhood was quiet and safe, short walk down the beach to the east end beach/fort/bird refuge areas. Amazing sunsets and sunrises. 10/10 would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home in a Secluded, Family-Oriented Neighborhood

Great stay for our family of 10 ranging in ages from 2 to 57. The neighborhood is quiet, secluded, and perfect for a family getaway. The home is nicely appointed and had all the amenities that we needed for a comfortable stay. Master suite downstairs plus two master suites upstairs were a real plus for the adult couples in our family. Bunk room was an added attraction for the kids, and they also enjoyed their own dedicated bathroom and adjacent loft/sitting area/TV. We had a great stay and would select this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2021
Thanks for much for the review and so glad you enjoyed your time! Safe travels to you! ~Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! What a great house!!!! The location was super in a gated quiet neighborhood a 2 minute walk from the beach! The house was bright and clean and open concept that allowed 4 generations of family from my 80 year old mother to my 2 year old grandson to visit comfortably around the kitchen/living room combination! The rooms were comfy and decorated nicely. Plenty of towels and other necessities. The staff was so helpful and friendly and so easy to communicate with. Couldn’t have been better! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Robin! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great time at our house. It's always our goal to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests, so we're delighted that we were able to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Luxury Beach Home review🌴

This beach house is beautiful! New home, great location and wonderful views of the ocean. Our only concerns were that for a six bedroom home, more than 4 coffee cups should be provided and they had zero wine glasses. Home was not clean upon arrival. We left the home in better shape than we found it! Plan on cooking if you visit this island, best place to eat was picking up food at Skinner's! Skinner's food and service was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2021
Thank you for staying with us and for the feedback. I wish we knew you were unhappy with the cleanliness, we would have sent someone over right away. Thanks again for staying and if we ever get another chance, let us know. Best Regards, Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

nice house just needs outside maintained in yard and porches.

nice home but pans were terrible. down stairs bed had broken bed frame. two cup coffee maker was broken. it’s a beautiful house but needs some attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
We did get a new coffee maker. The downstairs bed has been fixed. We will definitely look into getting new pans. Thank you for choosing DIBR.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Jungle house

I don’t recommend, jungle because the grass was 2 feet tall, granddaughter caught her toe on warped floor, back deck and bbq nasty, old soap and toothbrush in master bath, gated community you would think it would have been a little higher class than a regular rental but not.we left it cleaner than we found it. Not the owners but the rental company problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect, right in front of the public beach access. House was incredibly clean, loved the sand pit under the house for kids. The property itself is a fantastic property, but it really starts to breakdown in the details. The internet quality was horrible. Super slow and didn't even reach the upstairs bedrooms. There was NO handsoap anywhere to be found, every single bathroom had completely empty bottles of hand soap. If you plan to cook, you should probably bring some of your pots/pans/cutting boards/measuring cups from home as the kitchen is pretty sparse. There was not a single extra blanket in the entire house and the blankets on the beds were pretty thin. The blinds in the bunk room were broken upon arrival. The blinds in general also did nothing to block the sun on the morning. The upstairs south bedroom had a mattress that was completely caved in. Probably ok to put kids in, but not adults. The drain plug for the upstairs bathroom is too small for the drain, so we couldn't give the kids a bath in it. The property manager also told us at 6 pm that the power would be out intermittently the next day between 9 and 1, it was 9-1:30 and we didn't have time to prepare with ice for the food in the fridge. We also only got 2 gate cards for a house that had room for 16, so we're were having to pass the gate cards back around the fence to get all 4 cars in. Again, the property itself is fantastic, they just really skimped/cheaped out on everything inside it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Rental company should have prepared for our arrival, there was no propane so very cold, could not take showers or cook. Got gas next afternoon. Thanks for Elijah! Also lady who took my calls, @ electric heaters!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2022
I'm so sorry that the propane did run out. I'm happy that Elijah and April were able to take care of you. I hope you visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home! Private beach access however misleading on where you can sit on beach due to owners

Loved the house. Clean. High end everything. Once you get on beach, front row home owners do not let you sit in front of their homes. So we had an issue with where to set up each day. 15 of us so took a lot of space. House was perfect though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2021
Thanks for staying with us an dso glad you enjoyed Great Escape. You do need to use the boardwalk when staying at Great Escape for beach access where you will have a lot of room to spread out also. Thanks again and safe travels, Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Very good. Could have been a little Cleaner
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Thank you for staying with us! Please know you can always contact us if there is every an issue with the property. We will gladly sent someone out right away. Thanks again! Dauphin Island Beach Rentals (DIBR)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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